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44+ Words that rhyme with waste

Waste is a 1-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are taste, baste, distaste. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of waste

adjective
  1. located in a dismal or remote area; desolate; "a desert island"; "a godforsaken wilderness crossroads"; "a wild stretch of land"; "waste places"
noun
  1. any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; "they collect the waste once a week"; "much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers"
  2. useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"

1 syllable

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Examples of "waste" in lyrics

See how waste is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Gettin straight to the point with no time to waste"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word)
  • "prone to a lick of a waste"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
  • "Don't hesitate ain't got no time to waste"
    The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control

What do these rhymes mean?

baste
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together cover with liquid before cooking
braced
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
debased
mixed with impurities lowered in value; "the dollar is low"; "a debased currency" ruined in character or quality
distaste
a feeling of intense dislike
taste
the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "waste" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like taste, baste, distaste create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with waste?
Words that rhyme with waste include: taste, baste, distaste, braced, debased, lambaste, unplaced, foretaste, chaste, cased, and 34 more.
How many syllables does waste have?
Waste has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with waste?
There are 44 words that rhyme with waste: 44 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for waste in a song?
The strongest rhymes for waste in songwriting are taste, baste, distaste. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with waste?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with waste include taste, baste, distaste, braced, debased. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: taste, baste; 1-syllable: distaste, braced; 2-syllable: debased, unplaced. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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